By George Miller At the Tuesday, May 19, 2020 meeting, the Oxnard City Council voted huge increases in development fees, nearly doubling, with increases up to 2687%. New fee structure in total will add $28,000-$36,000 to the cost of a new home. Some fees hadn’t been increased since the 1970’s to 1990’s. However, the Council […]

What are your priorities on affordable housing, public improvements, and community services? The City of Camarillo and County of Ventura are seeking resident feedback for its FY 2020-2024 Regional Consolidated Plan, via a resident survey, available online through October 7, 2019. To access the survey, in English or Spanish, visit the City’s website: https://www.cityofcamarillo.org/departments/community_development/housing_cdbg/ The Regional […]

By Michael Hernandez THOUSAND OAKS—Community residents will be able to share their vision of how they believe Thousand Oaks should grow in upcoming community workshops focused on the first new General Plan in over 50 years. A community workshop has been planned for Thursday, Sept. 12 from 6-8 p.m. at Robles Greens Golf Course Sunset […]

SACRAMENTO – Fresh off being sworn into office yesterday, new California Treasurer Fiona Ma announced today that she intends to kick off a statewide listening tour beginning January 17th to gather ideas and feedback from the public about how her office can help increase the supply of affordable housing statewide. The listening tour will visit […]

By Richard Colman Legislation introduced in the California State Senate seeks to grab land from local communities. Senate Bill 50, sponsored by California State Senate Scott Wiener (D-San Francisco) will, if enacted, boost housing construction near mass transit lines. Senate Bill 50 will give the State of California the power to order construction of […]

By Richard Eber, California Political News and Views Opposition within the legislature has been minimal in passing various bills intended to streamline the permit process to build so called affordable housing. However, not all the natives are pleased. Battle lines are being drawn in suburbia to fight “Big Brother” in Sacramento when they will […]

By Jared Whitley | Political and cultural observer Inequality is a hot buzzword among the left these days, with those trying to find a dark lining in the silver cloud of Trump’s economic record pointing out that just because someare doing well doesn’t mean all are. Luckily, “progressives” have the answer: all we need to do is trust […]

By Richard Colman, California Political News and Views Anecdotal evidence coming from Silicon Valley goes like this: A family earning $300,000 a year may not be able to obtain a loan for a house. Silicon Valley, which is about 40 miles south of San Francisco, is the home of many high-technology companies such as […]

An attempt by California Democrats to increase affordable housing by ending zoning restrictions near urban transit stations was dropped last month due to a revolt by the urban poor whom the bill was ostensibly intended to benefit. San Francisco’s State Senator Scott Wiener had built a big coalition of Yes In My Backyard (“YIMBY”) advocates […]

The City Council will be considering a joint proposal by Many Mansions and the Housing Authority of the City of San Buenaventura to develop up to 200 affordable apartments for veterans on a 9.68-acre city owned site in east Ventura (Telephone and Wells). Our proposal is to develop a community including 200 homes: –54 […]

CHALLENGE THE WIND is a powerful American revolutionary War tale that dispenses a deep look at the impact of war on a family and those who come into their circle. The novel captures the souls of the audience through its powerful characterizations. However, the key to this strong historical story is the underlying theme that no matter how noble the cause war is hell on not just the combatants, but the loved ones waiting behind for news that those they cherish still live.